MSL Senior Methods 2012-2013 - Outline-HK

I. Introduction

What led to the creation of Japanese Internment Camps?
What exactly were these relocation camps?
What was their purpose?
How many people were relocated?
How many camps were there?
Short introduction to the two families.

II. Set the Stage

Farewell to Manzanar Intro
- Description of the family, who is behind the writing, etc.
Silver Like Dust Intro
- Description of the family, who is behind the writing, etc.
Why compare? What does this do

III. Similarities b/w the accounts

How do their stories help us understand our countries past?
Were they relocated in a similar manner?
How did the camps compare?
Did they face similar struggles in the camps?

IV. Differences b/w the accounts

If there are differences, what accounts for those differences?

V. Conclusion

How do these stories represent what life was in these camps?